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Vol.1 – Five Stunning Solo Instruments!

Chris Hein Horns Vol. 1 Solo contains five highly detailed solo Instruments – C Flute, Alto-Sax, Tenor-Sax, Trumpet, Trombone and an additional Trumpet-Section. There have never been nuanced instruments like these created by a computer.

Vol. 2 – Ten Awesome Brass & Woodwind Sections!

The perfect addition to Chris Hein Horns Vol. 1, this library contains a collection of 17 Solo Instruments and a huge selection of mixed Sections. With up to 2000 samples, 20 articulations and up to 8 velocities the instruments of Vol. 2 are equipped with enough expressiveness to compose tight brass sections for a small funk combo as well as complete big-band arrangements.

Combine the two and you can realise nearly any instrumentation of any brass section, jazz, pop or big-band production!

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Articulations and Controls

Both libraries have a unique user interface. 72 control-features in 11 different edit pages allow you to customize any aspect of sound shaping and playability until you are completely satisfied. Here is just a taste of what is possible:

Dynamics: In Chris Hein Horns Vol. 1 up to 20 dynamics have been sampled for each playing technique. This enables complete control over the dynamics and provides a far greater amount of variation per note which is crucial for convincingly realistic solo instrument performances. In Vol. 2 you have up to 8 dynamics to play with.

Velocity X-Fade: In the pro version of Chris Hein – Horns, many samples have been phase-synced using a unique technique, which was exclusively developed for CHH… finally its possible to blend convincingly between the different velocity layers! Five different X-Fade modes let you create realistic crescendos and manual dynamic changes.

Key-switches: ‘Key-switching’ is an elegant means of enabling the user to directly and immediately access different playing techniques from within a single patch. It uses pre-programmed MIDI notes to instantaneously switch between different articulations, meaning it is no longer necessary to reload each variant individually.Key-switch Presets: Usually key-switches just switch between different fixed articulations or other pre-programmed sound varieties. In the CHH series key-switches are used to switch between complex sets of presets with up to 21 adjustable parameters.

Hot Keys: These are special keys which are used to trigger different effects and articulations including: Key Vibrato Up / Vibrato Down, Play Last Note, Harmonize, Attack, Play Fall and Play Doit.

Sound EFX: These let you easily blend one articulation into another. For example Growl – Fades into the Flutter-Tongue articulation whilst Shake – Blends into the shake articulation on brass instruments or into the trill articulation on woodwinds.

Legato Presets: Choose from one of the 5 Legato Presets

Sustain Presets: There are three types of sustains available, each with a different attack time.

Micro-tuning: All samples in CHH are perfectly tuned to the standard chromatic scale with A at 440Hz. However, real brass players usually don’t play perfectly in tune. You can edit the tuning in precise detail in the Micro-Tuning Page. You can also create your own tuning scales or use one of the pre-programmed tuning scales based on some of the most famous historical scales.

Section Maker – This section allows you to create the impression of a section of instruments in up to five parts by specifying the amount of players, their stereo spread and the detuning of each instrument in cents.

For more in-depth explanations of all these options, read the manual HERE

Effects and Filters

ADSR:

Attack – Sets the Fade In time for the sound.

Decay – Sets the time until the Sustain level is reached.

Sustain – Sets the level maintained from the end of the Decay stage to the start of the Release stage.

Release – Sets the Fade Out time after releasing the key.

Release EFX:

The Release EFX work on the release of a note. Play a note, raise the knob and release the note at any time to hear the selected effect.

Release1 – Adds a natural release sound.

Release2 – Adds a very short fall when releasing the note.

Fall1 Short – Adds a fall sound when releasing the key.

Fall2 Long – Same as fall short but with a longer fall.

Doit – Adds a doit, a smear up, when releasing the key.

DSP Effects

Chris Hein Horns comes complete with a comprehensive effects rack, every element of which is packed with inspiring presets to get you started.

Convolution Reverb: CHH contains 40 fantastic, built-in convolution reverbs. The impulse responses for these reverbs were specially produced by Wolfgang Lenden of Sonic Lab Studios, the producer of the famous “Halls Of Fame” impulse responses collection.

Delay: Create your own crazy delays using the Volume, Time, Feedback and Damping Controls

Chorus: Includes controls for Volume, Depth, Speed and Phase.

Phaser: Includes controls for Volume, Depth, Speed and Feedback.

Flanger: Includes controls for Volume, Depth, Speed and Feedback.

Compressor: Includes controls for Volume, Threshold, Attack, Ratio and Release.

Solid G Equalizer: The Solid G-EQ is a 4-band parametric EQ and offers the choice of bell or shelf style control of the low and high frequency bands.

"Taken as a whole, these horns are very versatile, offering all the styles you need for pop, rock, R&B, or jazz big-band arrangements. The musical content and execution are second to none — add some classy reverb, and these horns will shine!"

Wusik Sound Magazine

Music Industry Blog

"The meticulousness of the developer has paid off: Chris Hein Horns shows quality in every respect. All solo instruments are extremely expressive playable, and also the dynamics and acoustic power of a brass section was captured in an impressive manner. The instruments can sound very gentle or very aggressive when needed."

The Beat

Music Industry Blog

"Chris Hein Horns work great with the Joe Cocker Tour. After working for many years in Tower of Power, it is with great resistance that I must reach for a horn sample! Ha! But, the high quality and playability of these horns stands up and cuts through the Rock&Roll mix of Joe´s music, even in the large halls and arenas of Joe´s European tours. They can rock."

Nick Milo

Arranger, Composer and Keyboardist for Joe Cocker, Tower of Power, Greg Adams and many more

"Its really great to know that the best horn library in the world has the most personal and great customer service. Just so you know, I was doing the Young Rascals reunion tour in America and Canada last 2 years.

We had star/elite horn players in the audiences. They were convinced the horn section was offstage next to our monitor guy. They even said they could see them playing! No they couldnt!!! It was me playing your great brass samples.

Thanks Chris, your hard work has helped me immensely and brought much joy to the audiences!"